Starting a Project Journal

Project Journals let you document your restoration journey, share progress, and inspire others. They're also a fantastic record of your work.

Why Keep a Journal?

• Document your progress and decisions
• Get feedback and advice from the community
• Create a valuable record for future owners
• Inspire others tackling similar projects
• Look back on how far you've come

Creating Your Journal

1. Go to "My Journals" in your dashboard
2. Click "Create New Journal"
3. Give your journal a title (e.g., "1967 Mini Cooper S Restoration")
4. Write an introduction about the project
5. Add photos of the starting point
6. Publish to share with the community

Adding Journal Entries

Each entry is a chapter in your restoration story:

• Describe what you worked on
• Include plenty of photos
• Share challenges and how you solved them
• List parts used and where you sourced them
• Note time spent and costs if helpful

Tips for Great Journals

• Update regularly—even small progress counts
• Be honest about mistakes and setbacks
• Take "before" photos—you'll want them later
• Respond to comments and questions
• Tag relevant groups or topics

Privacy Options

• Public: Anyone can view and follow
• Unlisted: Only visible with direct link